Secret Houseplant Care Tips From a Master Houseplant Grower

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Visit the San Diego Botanic Garden: sdbg.org/ I met up with John Clements, the Director of Gardens at the San Diego Botanic Garden. He took me behind the scenes in their houseplant greenhouse, home to some of the rarest houseplants in the world - included the fabled Philodendron spiritus sancti, pitcher plants being held as criminal evidence, and some of the coolest terrarium gardens you'll ever see.
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@drewoldfield6878 Жыл бұрын

That's my old boss John! He's the best! Working in the Garden was the best experience.. many wonderful mornings

@leeroywolphagen8451 Жыл бұрын

One of my dreams is to have a greenhouse like this. Plants are very beautiful, peaceful and very attractive. Can't never get enough of it

@maureengordon309 Жыл бұрын

Yours and mine.

@willythepool3812 5 ай бұрын

me three

@tukangtamankwb 4 ай бұрын

@@willythepool3812 hope you can have greenhouse too like me

@eraserewrite Жыл бұрын

I love listening to passionate people talk about the things they’re passionate about. I especially love the analogies of us to plants. He’s such a lovely soul.

@CrankyAuntyLinda Жыл бұрын

In the 50’s and 60’s it seemed everyone had the Lunaria Silver Dollar plant (at least on the East Coast) Then it seems to have disappeared for 40 years. Last year I found a garden center which, tucked away in a cluttered corner, 6 or 7 small (4” pots) and maybe 4 larger 6 inch pots of Silver Dollar plants. Priced between $4.00 to$8.00 and yes I just had to buy one. I’m 70 years old and it was just a blast from the past! Several people around me came to listen as I recounted my memories of the plant and the times with how people decorated with the dried seed pods (they looked like Silver Dollars). Several months later I had to return to the garden center for help transplanting the mass of babies that covered the bottom of the pot. I’m running out of people to give plants away! They are so easy to grow and they are fast growers too. Sometimes I feel as if I’ve become the crazy Lunaria Lady 😂. Perhaps this plant will be the next fad. Or at least in Colorado 😊

@derickwilliams2075 Жыл бұрын

Very cool.

@greenleaves6340 Жыл бұрын

Im trying to grow them first time for the pods🤗.

@Letycs Жыл бұрын

That is such a beautiful plant I've never seen before, I'd love to try and grow one. 😍🌿

@ericarichardson2983 Жыл бұрын

Love the “weakly weekly” idea! I always stress about how frequently and remembering what to feed when. Weakly weekly makes it easy

@MsWatchdog Жыл бұрын

Who would ever want to go on holiday when they have a green house like this!

@CatFish107 2 ай бұрын

Maybe a ski / snowshoe trip for a change in scenery could be nice?

@Pandolcee 9 күн бұрын

I haven't been to the San Diego Botanic Gardens for YEARS, I think its about time I gave it a visit, I used to go every single weekend as a kid, loved it to death.

@nuclearscarab Жыл бұрын

OK, so no plants natively grow in houses, but what about a tree house?

@epicgardening Жыл бұрын

That counts

@alonsoalcantar7847 Жыл бұрын

No that doesn't count because the house grows on the tree

@technoraptor7778 Жыл бұрын

Greenhouses are good. If its built for the plants health in mind.

@assenavogneram6213 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@lynningram4218 Жыл бұрын

Tree houses are plants. They are aroids that grow on the tree.

@lukeblossom4870 Жыл бұрын

Love the video! Just wanted to let you know that the “Philodendron Brasil” is actually a varigated Cnathea/Calathea of some sort 🌿

@mikulaskalny4580 Жыл бұрын

Yep, Ctenanthe lubbersiana. One of the easiest marantaceae to grow 👍

@silvanaansaldof7846 Жыл бұрын

Yes, as I soon I as a saw it I knew it was mislabeled! I have one and it’s doing great. I am so surprised that neither one of them picked up on the mix up

@driley2752 Жыл бұрын

I noticed this too. If you look closely at the container that what was shown is living in, does look like there is a brasil with it, but the one shown is definitely a calathea.

@swedishrainbow_garden7672 Жыл бұрын

I came here to say that too. :D

@tinglebelle7344 Жыл бұрын

the brasil iss under the calathea lol

@averagegalsgarden639 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVED this! I had tons of houseplants that I grew from the 70's through to the mid 2000's. Some of my spider plants were babies of babies of babies from the original plant in 1978! When my husband and I moved to FL in 2005, we had no idea where we would end up, so I gave away to loving homes, most of my collection. This has inspired me to start again! I currently have 3 orchids. One just bloomed again for the first time in over 3 years. The other had a pup that I divided and both of them are thriving but no bloom indication yet. If they do, they should be blue!! Thank you again for an awesome and inspiring episode!!

@chuck4714 Жыл бұрын

There's no such thing really as a blue phaleonopsis. If it rebloms it will be its actual color of white. It's dyed

@chuck4714 Жыл бұрын

And I oop-

@danielmuller2701 Жыл бұрын

Amazing plants, great "guest" you can really see how passionate you both are about plants! I honestly never got the variegated versions, they look "sick" to me.. so I'm definitely either way behind the curve or way in front of it 😅

@lienecarter6411 Жыл бұрын

I have never cared for variegated plants either.

@daplantbaby Жыл бұрын

The Spiritus seems to be doing great after a part of it was stolen in 2020! Glad to see it is still growing well.

@mollypitcher9380 Жыл бұрын

GREAT INFO on maintaining terrariums! ADVICE: filtered water, also - “weekly, weakly”

@blubalub Жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving us this view behind the scenes! Although I would have like to hear John reply to your questions with less interruptions. He seemed like a great orator.

@claireincolour Жыл бұрын

Loved listening to all of the knowledge Mr. Clements was sharing. It'd be amazing to have his wealth of plant experience just a conversation away at the local botanical garden. Loved this tour!

@tracyr9408 Жыл бұрын

Walmart has large glass cooking jars here in the mid USA. I use them for Terrariums and they are less the $20.00, just a thought that you may like to give a try😊

@marianafranowicz Жыл бұрын

How about cake domes on pedestal for lower plants.

@marvenmema Жыл бұрын

Coming back to this video after months of having first watched it. Just wanted to say that the tip John gave on frequent micro dosing (as opposed to a feast or famine regime) has been a game changer for me, especially when combined with the use of soft/RO water and finding the best spot light-wise (and in some cases light and aeriation-wise) for the plant. Thank you!

@SuperManning11 9 ай бұрын

Have you ever heard of using a water conditioner normally used to treat tap water that will be used in an aquarium, but using it to treat water that will be used to water plants. It removes the chlorine and chloramines and some other stuff. I wonder if anyone has tried this approach as opposed to filtering or using R.O. water.

@AlexKiritz 9 ай бұрын

The main problem they talk about here is the dissolved minerals, not the chlorine/chloramine.

@marvenmema 9 ай бұрын

@@AlexKiritz Actually it's both. It's for the chlorine/chloramines and other undesirable things like the fluoride, sodium, etc. Chlorine/chloramines shouldn't bother most house plants, but long term exposure is known to cause leaf browning in some of the more sensitive species (like some of the calatheas). Considering how in nature plants are watered with pure rain water the whole RO water thing seems to make sense at least for the fussier plants.

@marvenmema 9 ай бұрын

@@SuperManning11 I know the youtuber SheffieldMadePlants says it works well for him. Personally I don't need to because I run a densely-planted Dutch style aquarium that requires me to use RO water (remineralized to specific ideal values). And since I change 50% of its water every week, I use that to water my house plants. But it's funny you mention this because that's how I got into the house plants hobby in the first place.

@jhowardsupporter 8 ай бұрын

@@marvenmema In Australia we apparently have the world's best drinking water. I water my most sensitive carnivorous plants with tap water. I've kept sundews with both r/o water and tap water and see no difference. But yes feeding weakly is good, I use a syringe without the tip to get the amount I need. As for the aquarium, I don't think freshwater requires r/o I thought only saltwater needed it. I use to keep these Australian native shrimp which are like clear cherry shrimp before my friend passed and my tank broke and I haven't started growing aquatic plants again. But with the terrestrial plants if they can handle your tap water than use that, you wouldn't want to be the guy bringing buckets out while your neighbour is watching you with the hose 😂

@jessicapetrin1655 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!!! I am at a loss for words just watching this video! So beautiful 🤩

@EMuro-wu7uy Жыл бұрын

I also call it "the happy spot" or the "sweet spot" for plants. Where they live in forest, where they live in homes, and mimic conditions even down to soil mixes. All of these things help.

@lorimanis825 Жыл бұрын

Man, I got sucked right into this video and didn’t know where I was for a minute once it ended. So so so interesting. ❤

@nicolecantu1695 Жыл бұрын

I love you Kevin, and everyone on the Epic Gardening team, but I could listen to John talk for hours about plants!

@Rachel-ju5vt Жыл бұрын

KEVIN: that's NOT a philodendron Brazil, but a ctenanthe lubbersiana. The Brazil was next to it.

@qtmegan1228 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I was just about to comment!

@christythompson6692 Жыл бұрын

I love going to botanical gardens.

@PlantGuild Жыл бұрын

This is a great way I see Epic Gardening evolving! I hope that going forward we see a lot more of you going outside of the gardening to showcase different plants, but more importantly, different people doing just as many great things as Epic Gardening. Thank you!

@BarbaraGoodnight Жыл бұрын

I, a millennial, invested in a garden this year. I bought my first pothos last year in a 2x1in pot, it's now separated into 3 pots in 2 homes. My friend had the space for a small garden in his townhouse and I decided to try growing inside my studio apartment. He's successfully growing the pothos, a spider plant, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, scallions and i think a couple things. I invested in succulents that are living, some thriving better than the rest, and am successfully growing a bean bush (which I do recommend staking up to get more growth) tomatoes, scallions, onions cucumbers garlic and (right now) 1 carrot. I've probably spent about $300 for all the gardening supplies this year (mostly dirt), which is definitely cheaper than the yearly cost of owning a dog 😂 plus I get food

@tinawindham6958 Жыл бұрын

No one will love u like a dog. Maybe my white rabbit but why not have both? Maybe a senior citizen that would love to be your couch potato 👍🏻✌️🐶😉

@CatFish107 2 ай бұрын

If you like a pothos, they do excellent with their roots hanging in the back of an aquarium. So long as you feed your fish, filter, aerate, and change the water regularly, you won't have a single worry about forgetting to water or feed your plant.

@randyo6019 Жыл бұрын

Everything is absolutely gorgeous! Definitely on my list to visit hopefully soon. Thx for your visit with John

@NadineTouzet Жыл бұрын

What a lovely interview, I want a specimen of each of these plants, they are gorgeous! Two years ago I moved to a newly-built house with better insulation, a more stable air environment (no nasty drafts) and my living space has generally good natural lighting. My houseplants, some of which have survived 4 moves, have literally taken off. The only thing I have to learn to do is give them water regularly and feed them.

@helenmcclellan452 Жыл бұрын

So interesting! Thank you for "taking" us on this journey. I liked how they had healthy and unhealthy plants so people can see the difference. I wish we had a place like this near us. So cool!

@shawshank6015 Жыл бұрын

Epic Gardening taught me to grow Ginger. I'm a pro at it now & teach others. It was so easy. Thank you Epic

@vondeehair Жыл бұрын

The leaves on that philodendron spiritus sancti though… 😳

@epicgardening Жыл бұрын

Insane, right?

@ginaalwaysavip1177 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous!

@Admin-tk5nt Жыл бұрын

So wildly amazing. Thanks for sharing. Your content is fire!!!

@epicgardening Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@BritInvLvr Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a part two and three. Great episode.

@travistaylor6110 9 ай бұрын

I can always respect someone who truly knows their stuff. This man has to have literally DECADES of true hands-on experience. Respect.

@Grrrnthumb Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! At 14:23 the plant they discuss as Philodendron 'Brasil' is not even close to being a Philodendron. That is Ctenanthe lubbersiana.

@barbaraowens2299 10 ай бұрын

Omg! That Ctenanthe Lubbersiana was gorgeous!!! It was the fullest most healthy I've ever seen. The quoted Brazilian Philodendron is definitely more common and more likely to see that big and flush.

@connieefurulee 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful listening to you both interacting with such excitement and joy. It’s infectious. Thanks 😄

@acatinthegarden Жыл бұрын

Love that you’re getting into tropicals more now too! For me, outdoor gardening led to a passion for growing tropicals indoors as well. Would love to see more content like this!

@acatinthegarden Жыл бұрын

Also wanted to add… that plant was not a philodendron Brasil at all… it’s actually a ctenanthe. I’ve also watered my plants with just tap for 2.5 years now and I don’t get browning leaves… for the most part, tap is just fine unless your area has known water issues. And spiritus sancti is in TC so it’s not really that rare anymore, but it is pretty!

@TheAdhdGardener Жыл бұрын

Same. I'm more of an outdoor gardener but the winters bummed me out so POOF houseplant collection 😁

@angelicav.4443 Жыл бұрын

I love being Puerto Rican because anywhere you look, you see all of the greenery you see in this video. ❤ I live blessed 😍😍

@jacobpayne1 Жыл бұрын

Those prayer plants are gorgeous.

@hellodarling9073 Жыл бұрын

Wow, each video of yours gets better and better, from shots to editing, you seem quite dedicated to produce high quality content for your viewers, from entertainment, to education. It doesn't go unnoticed. I appreciate the effort you are putting in your content, keep up with a good work. 💚

@Savko_TTV Жыл бұрын

Love it when you do stuff with a focus on indoor growing!

@rareplaid Жыл бұрын

This was great! Would love to see more of the San Diego Botanic Gardens- and more John! 🌿🌿🌿🌿

@geisenma Жыл бұрын

I remember making a suggestion on your channel like 6 months ago that I would like to see some greenhouse tours- maybe you were already planning this then, but seeing this video definitely made me feel like you have been listening to our requests! Thanks!

@1marcelo Жыл бұрын

I love it that you pronounced Spiritu Sancti correctly, instead of the widespread and wrong Sancti-eye.

@willcookmakeup 4 ай бұрын

Man you can just tell how much knowledge John has and has amassed over decades.

@aliciaconnolly1227 Жыл бұрын

Loved this - more tours! Really enjoyed the full “care guide” portion on the terrarium providing real value to walk away with on top of the great tour.

@inezfinley Жыл бұрын

I'm in love with this place!!!! Thank you so much for doing this video. Big up to John - love, love, love his wisdom and enthusiasm.

@Tryreading 8 ай бұрын

I love the moments when they ‘geek out’ together about their love of plants and nature! ❤

@SJL07 Жыл бұрын

This video was so inspiring, informative, and incredibly peaceful for me. I've watched it several times. I love all the plants and have just started purchasing a few of my own, but the terrariums are incredible!!! I HAVE to have one! lol! Yesterday I found a local garden center that sells them along with a huge variety of tropicals. I'll be investing in the next month or so. Thank you, Kevin and John!

@Manue-lMayer 2 ай бұрын

This vlog/interview was absolutely delightful. the best I"ve seen this month!

@thefutureisnow8159 9 ай бұрын

Just love Kevin! He’s always bringing value and not going all conspiracy theory, anti government like another channel I used to watch. Kevin never attacks his followers and all his video content is extremely valuable. Keep being the amazing role model of what a channel can and should be!

@elizabethard3620 Жыл бұрын

This was such a great episode. I loved that you are a fan-boy. And the change of content from the outside to the inside. Love it.

@patcracker6383 Жыл бұрын

Felt like a field trip, thanks! Always good to learn about new plants.

@jonisolis9645 3 ай бұрын

Dogs and plants, sounds good to me. I have tons of plants but only had one child. I love this greenhouse!!!!!!! 💚💚💚

@lizard6444 Жыл бұрын

This was absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for this wonderful tour.

@LittleKi1 Жыл бұрын

Wow, nice interview Kevin and John!

@wonder_keeper 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful plants collection. Good that they let the sunlight shine through.

@simplifygardening Жыл бұрын

Loved this mate, especially as I grow tons of rare houseplants myself. in fact the new studio is packed with them. Great video Kev

@megg.1687 Жыл бұрын

This was so informative. Thanks for taking us on this amazing tour!

@onemoredoll5791 Жыл бұрын

This episode reminded me of California Gold. Loved it.

@donneone Жыл бұрын

So many beautiful exotics. So much information. Need more like this. It was a super special treat. Thanks for getting John to share with us. I gave up on houseplants because I kept getting mosquitos and who knows what other bugs. Maybe I'll try again.

@nicoleturgeon-courchesne2212 9 ай бұрын

What a tour. Absolutely loved it. So many beautiful plants and watching the video is calming. My list is ever growing of those I would like to find in my house. Thank goodness for rain barrels to help with the water as opposed to tap water. Thanks for this.

@georginacampuzano6412 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us to this amazing place. Gorgeous plants.

@jessiemcbride3465 Жыл бұрын

John is the best! Great episode. The gardens there are amazing and I recommend to anyone. Great kid spot too.

@judyjohnson2892 11 ай бұрын

This was such an enjoyable episode! Thank you.

@amyparker1762 Жыл бұрын

Love love love this video! Such a great tour! Thanks for sharing.

@kcsubramani9909 8 ай бұрын

it was really an very very Grate video the senior person explained very cool, very nice to meat him by you in this vlog thanks a lot we can feel that senior persons passion

@austintrask2658 Жыл бұрын

Was there a few weeks after you filmed, love this in depth experience to what I was able to see in person. Thanks Kevin!

@sarabaghaei5056 Жыл бұрын

Very cool video, Kevin! I've been sort of nerding out on houseplants lately myself, so this was really interesting to me.

@tukangtamankwb 4 ай бұрын

seeing the very fertile plants there really amazed me, because every plant there easily grows well in our place, but seeing it there is really extraordinary, how it can get through every season so well, especially when it snows, there must be very detailed care starting from temperature regulation and light, one word for you is PERFECT

@brendanbang6636 Жыл бұрын

John is amazing… love to see more of his talk on the SDBG KZfaq pls.

@tellwel3767 Жыл бұрын

Not even one minute watching and my jaw dropped and it won’t close. Fab fab fabulous

@user-wd7nd9np2s 4 ай бұрын

@Redline6ix 3 ай бұрын

That was really nice how excited and kind he was about the people from Lebanon

@kissmyasss420 Жыл бұрын

Wow I love how they have the same plants with different lighting! That’s so helpful

@miickeyp1695 Жыл бұрын

John is delightful. What a happy and knowledgeable guy!

@tinawindham6958 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could set up my iron bed in there and live. Ha! That’s all I need besides 3 dogs, 3 rabbits, 1 cat and box turtles. What a beautiful place!

@moreliamedero4394 Жыл бұрын

I love how passionate he is ❤

@elainereed4842 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful plants, thanks for the information and gracious humor! I’m with the Rex Begonia dude, love the leaf patterns and blooms these plants produce. Don’t enjoy the mess they make but find they are easy to grow in my home. The Corpse plant was fantastic!!😊

@chrisinmarin415 Жыл бұрын

Loved 💜💜💜 this episode! Thank you Kevin.

@azpeach5680 Жыл бұрын

This was such an amazing tour! And such interesting information!

@sharonpollitt1524 Жыл бұрын

Once again Kevin, you delivered a great video! Interesting and informative! thanks!

@gabrielareyesaviles1362 8 ай бұрын

That was a treat! Great video.

@idzneha Жыл бұрын

Very nice video! I loved all the plants in the video and the details about the corpse plant. And now I'm going to feed my houseplants weakly weekly. 😊👍

@katherineb6102 Жыл бұрын

So much information and fun. This one I will be watching again and again. Thank you.

@BlissfulKitchen Жыл бұрын

Excellent epic episode! Thoroughly enjoyed this, many thanks

@ulyseesadventures Жыл бұрын

MORE MORE MOREEEEE🤩🤩🔥🔥🔥Absolutely LOVED THIS VIDEO!!!!! Amazing listening to all the information, keep bringing more guest to the epic garden!!! ✅✅

@asterixgaul7076 Жыл бұрын

What I love most about this video is the forethought to name the plants. ❤

@TheAdhdGardener Жыл бұрын

This was a FANTASTIC video!!! My goodness that greenhouse 😍😍 great tips

@brendanbang6636 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic.. SDBG… really responsive to the current trend and interest of new patrons. So many great presentations.

@Valentina-km8cg Жыл бұрын

Loved, loved this episode! I can't grow things outside very well but I've got over 40 gorgeous houseplants. Thanks for this! Might head out and see this for myself. I'm only an hour away. 😃

@zabacinjsh 9 ай бұрын

I wish I could work at a botanical garden. Always loved them

@jelatinosa Жыл бұрын

Many of those "house plants" are just normal plants where I live. We have them growing wild and in the landscape here in the tropics. And, as it would be, I often find myself coveting plants that grow in temperate zones that we can't really grow here, especially certain fruiting trees, conifers and stuff like that that need a cold winter to fruit and flower.

@cathybranly1839 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing tour! I will take better care of my very common and somewhat stressed house plants from now on. Of course, with Virginia humidity in the summer, they will have to settle for a gentle fan. I can see the allure; I saw at least 3 plants I want to get!

@ambereyes7998 4 ай бұрын

I’m slowly getting into growing plants so this video was extremely helpful and informative 🥰

@polarberri Жыл бұрын

What a lovely and fascinating video. I could listen to this expert all day!

@wanputrawadi3255 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic. This motivates me to continue my semi indoor garden project to mimic this jungle like garden

@richardbicycle5262 Жыл бұрын

John's the best haha, so passionate with so much good info! I couldn't believe this was 27 mins when it ended it felt like ten.

@williamzondersen Жыл бұрын

Just a great Interview and explanations. (Organically, if I can say.) Have watched this a few times as good informatiom all around vis à vis plants. Thank you.